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Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Recent News About Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Governor Abbott announces special election date for Texas Senate District 9
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a special election for the Texas Senate District 9 seat.
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Texas approves energy fund loan for new natural gas facility
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the first Texas Energy Fund (TEF) loan agreement, which will finance a 122 megawatt natural gas power plant in Texas.
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Governor Abbott announces funding for MGC Pure Chemicals America's expansion
Governor Greg Abbott announced a $5.3 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant to MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc. (MPCA) for expanding its production facility in Killeen.
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Governor Abbott directs formation of response team for screwworm threat
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) to form a joint response team to tackle the New World screwworm threat.
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Governor Abbott activates emergency response for Southeast Texas floods
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of potential flooding in Southeast Texas.
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Texas named best business climate by Business Facilities magazine
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Texas has been named the Best Business Climate in the United States for the third consecutive year.
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Texas leads nation in job creation over the past year
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas has become the leading state in job creation over the past year.
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Governor Abbott vetoes controversial hemp regulation bill
Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed Senate Bill 3, a piece of legislation aimed at regulating hemp products in Texas.
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Gary Young appointed to 62nd Judicial District Court by Governor Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gary Young as the new judge of the 62nd Judicial District Court.
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Governor Abbott comments on President Trump's latest security measures
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump's recent actions.
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Governor Abbott signs over 600 new laws during legislative session
Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law over 300 bills from the 89th Regular Legislative Session, totaling more than 600 new laws this session.
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Governor Abbott appoints Hussenoeder to TexNet advisory committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Stefan Hussenoeder, Ph.D., to the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee.
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Governor Abbott concludes legislative session; announces special session starting July
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the conclusion of the 89th Regular Legislative Session with a total of 1,155 bills signed into law and 28 bills vetoed.
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Texas law enforcement seizes $2.4 million worth of methamphetamine in Hidalgo County
Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, continues to collaborate with the Trump Administration on border security initiatives.
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Governor Abbott signs over 300 new bills into law
Governor Greg Abbott has enacted over 300 bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, aimed at maintaining Texas's position as a leading state in the nation.
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Texas reaches new highs in employment and labor force
Texas has set new records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of its labor force according to May employment data.
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Texas sends emergency teams to assist with New Mexico wildfires
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the deployment of Texas emergency management resources to New Mexico.
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Governor Abbott appoints members to Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed eight individuals to the Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council, with terms set to expire on January 31, 2027.
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John Paul Mitchell Systems relocates HQ from California to Dallas County
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS) will relocate its corporate headquarters from California to Dallas County, Texas.
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Governor Abbott signs historic $20 billion investment into Texas' water infrastructure
Governor Greg Abbott has enacted Senate Bill 7 and House Joint Resolution 7, marking a significant investment in Texas' water infrastructure.